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Chalk It Up

Chalkboards can hang over the mantel or, in this case, stand in for it entirely! This clever faux mantel wall hanging from designer Brian Patrick Flynn is a smart solution for apartment dwellers or renters. Get the step-by-step instructions >>

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Go Faux

No mantel, no problem! If your home doesn't have a hearth, fake it with this DIY project from Marian Parsons. Customize your homemade mantel with colorful paint and pretty knobs or hooks for stockings. Get the step-by-step instructions >>

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Antique Inspirations

A hand-painted chalkboard in a large, antique-inspired frame is the focal point for this cottage-style mantel. Fresh greenery and vintage accessories create a perfectly distressed holiday mantlescape. Design by HGTV fan mysweetsavannah

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Haute Stocking Hangers

Sometimes it's all about the small details. This mantel's blue, silver and white color scheme stands out against the natural stone, but the real stars of this scene are the customized chalkboard stocking hangers. Get the step-by-step instructions >>

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Standout Snowflakes

The matching greenery wreath and swag are perfect pair, but the snowflakes make this mantel a standout. Get a similar look in your home by adding your favorite ornaments to your display. Design by HGTV fan Lisa Campbell

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Shimmery Silver

This bright holiday mantel delivers holiday cheer and a handmade touch. "The mantel gets all decked out with pine swags adorned with a variety of glittery ornaments for a touch of Christmas shimmer," Katrina Giles of Seaside Interiors says.

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Fresh Greens

"Mix and match your decor to create a fresh and unique holiday mantel," Melissa Michaels of The Inspired Room says. "Pretty faux or fresh greenery can be paired with candlesticks, glass balls and artificial fruit for a lush and festive look."

Handmade Holiday

Katrina Giles of Seaside Interiors created simple and festive holiday decor for her mantel. To get the look, place letter stickers on ornament balls to spell out seasonal greetings. String them together with ribbon and display your new design for all to see.

Lush Garland

HGTV fan Leanne Michael Interiors created a lush and colorful arrangement for the holidays. Hues of raspberry, gold and pale green combined with various fruits and candies deliver a burst of color to a formal off-white fireplace and mantel.

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Simple Set-Up

This natural holiday mantel uses lime green decor for a punch of color. A rustic nest wreath with a silver-plated star and green ribbon become the focal point of the holiday display. Leaf sprigs and handmade paper garland complete this simple mantlescape. Design by HGTV fan housetweaking